Birck Elgaaen
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Birck Elgaaen (2 August 1917 – 7 January 2013) was a Norwegian equestrian who competed in the individual show jumping event at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Stockholm. A member of the Oslo Rideklubb, he was unable to complete the competition. He was born in Oslo, Norway[1] and later became a horse riding instructor.[2]
References
- ^ Gjerde, Arild; Jeroen Heijmans; Bill Mallon; Hilary Evans (February 2011). "Birck Elgaaen Biography and Olympic Results". Olympics. Sports Reference.com. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 4 February 2011.
- ^ "Daglig leder / rideskolesjef Sissel Thorson Falch" (in Norwegian). E. K. T. Rideskole. 12 March 2008. Retrieved 4 February 2011.
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